Ready for a challenge? Get your stomach ready for a gladiator of a challenge thanks to the Barrel House in Bloomington! Ray Ceresa from the Barrel House caught up with Styles to talk about their challenge including how many of attempted it and how few how have fully completed it.

For perspective, the 'Gladiator Burger' includes 
3 black angus patties with cheese
2 deep fried Nashville hot tenders
Cheese Curds
Bacon
Onion Strings
Fried Jalapenos
BBQ Sauce
Piled High on a Brioche Bun
Topped with a Deep Fried Jalapeno

...AND THAT'S JUST THE BURGER. Then you have two sides that are a ½ pound of Barrel Fries on the side and a ½ pound of sweet potato waffle fries on the side.

The challenge is complete all of this in 30 minutes or less!

Got what it takes? The meal is $49.99, but if you finish in the allotted time then it's free.

Ready for a challenge? Get your stomach ready for a gladiator of a challenge thanks to the Barrel House in Bloomington! Ray Ceresa from the Barrel House caught up with Styles to talk about their challenge including how many of attempted it and how few how have fully completed it.
For perspective, the 'Gladiator Burger' includes 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">3 black angus patties with cheese</li>
<li aria-level="1">2 deep fried Nashville hot tenders</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cheese Curds</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bacon</li>
<li aria-level="1">Onion Strings</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fried Jalapenos</li>
<li aria-level="1">BBQ Sauce</li>
<li aria-level="1">Piled High on a Brioche Bun</li>
<li aria-level="1">Topped with a Deep Fried Jalapeno</li>
</ul>
...AND THAT'S JUST THE BURGER. Then you have two sides that are a ½ pound of Barrel Fries on the side and a ½ pound of sweet potato waffle fries on the side.
The challenge is complete all of this in 30 minutes or less!
Got what it takes? The meal is $49.99, but if you finish in the allotted time then it's free.

Hear the unaired full conversations plus bonus episodes with Wes Styles.

Hear the unaired full conversations plus bonus episodes with Wes Styles.

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Ed Roland of Collective Soul talks with Styles about their new album 'Here to Eternity' and how it was the last of 3 albums the group had recently recorded. Yes, the last of 3. The other 2 will come out in the 2 years. Ed also talks about the band's recording methods, younger fans finding the band, and their legacy after 30 years. 

Ed Roland of Collective Soul talks with Styles about their new album 'Here to Eternity' and how it was the last of 3 albums the group had recently recorded. Yes, the last of 3. The other 2 will come out in the 2 years. Ed also talks about the band's recording methods, younger fans finding the band, and their legacy after 30 years.

Ed Roland (Collective Soul) - New Album, Recording Methods, + More

During rehearsal/media night of Gamma Phi Circus, we chatted with executive director Marcus Alouan about the 2024 theme - The Magic of Musicals. The show opened with a song from 'Burlesque' with a live singer. The night will also include live musicians to accompany the performers. Marcus tells us the 'wheels are already turning' for next year's theme much like it was this time last year.

The ISU students put in over a 100 hours in training and practice for this weekend's performance and it truly showed by what we saw (watch a preview here). Many of these students will go on after graduation to careers in performance. Past graduates currently hold roles with Cirque Du Soleil, Marvel stunt shows, and on Broadway.

Here is our complete conversation Marcus about this weekend's performances. Get your tickets here.

During rehearsal/media night of Gamma Phi Circus, we chatted with executive director Marcus Alouan about the 2024 theme - The Magic of Musicals. The show opened with a song from 'Burlesque' with a live singer. The night will also include live musicians to accompany the performers. Marcus tells us the 'wheels are already turning' for next year's theme much like it was this time last year.
The ISU students put in over a 100 hours in training and practice for this weekend's performance and it truly showed by what we saw (watch a preview <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wesstylesradio/video/7359033581311626539?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7117350999765435946">here</a>). Many of these students will go on after graduation to careers in performance. Past graduates currently hold roles with Cirque Du Soleil, Marvel stunt shows, and on Broadway.
Here is our complete conversation Marcus about this weekend's performances. Get your tickets <a href="https://goredbirds.evenue.net/events/GP">here</a>.

Gamma Phi Circus '24 Preview with Marcus Alouan

This year’s Slow Art Day on Route 66 is set for Saturday, April 13th from 10a to 2p. I sat down with Aianna Zachary and Santino Lamancusa to talk about the 2024 event that spans both Bloomington and Normal and features 20 locations. Hear how the art community came together to create the first city wide event of its kind for Slow Art Day, how the event continues to grow, and so much more about the art scene in our area.  

Participating Locations (10am – 2pm):
410 Sculpture Park, 410 S. Madison St.
Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio, 101 W. Monroe St., Suite 201
Art Vortex Studio & Gallery, 101 W. Monroe St., Suite 210
Beluga Press Art Gallery, 313 N Main St. Side B.
Children’s Discovery Museum, 101 E Beaufort St., Normal
Dave Fulghum Photographer, 415 N. Main St. Ste. 1
Herb Eaton Studio and Gallery, 411 N. Center St.
Illinois Art Station, 101 E. Vernon Ave., Normal
Inside Out: Accessible Art, 200 W. Monroe St.
Joann Goetzinger Studio and Gallery, 313 N. Main St.
Main Gallery 404, 404 N. Main St.
Mandy Roeing Fine Art Studio & Gallery, 105-A W. Monroe St.
McLean County Arts Center, 601 N. East St.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St.
The Hangar Art Company, 105 W. Jefferson St.
The House on Garling, 1905 Garling Dr.
The Painted Wraith Curiosity Shoppe, 106 W Monroe St.
Three Square Art Studio, 104 W. Monroe St.
Threshold To Hope, 200 W. Monroe St.
University Galleries of Illinois State University, 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal

There’ll also be a ‘Closing Reception,’ which all are welcome, happening at The Hangar Art Co. from 2p to 4p.

This year’s <a href="https://illinoisroute66.org/event/slow-art-day-on-route-66-in-bloomington-2024/">Slow Art Day on Route 66</a> is set for Saturday, April 13th from 10a to 2p. I sat down with Aianna Zachary and Santino Lamancusa to talk about the 2024 event that spans both Bloomington and Normal and features 20 locations. Hear how the art community came together to create the first city wide event of its kind for Slow Art Day, how the event continues to grow, and so much more about the art scene in our area.  
Participating Locations (10am – 2pm):
<ul>
<li>410 Sculpture Park, 410 S. Madison St.</li>
<li>Angel Ambrose Fine Art Studio, 101 W. Monroe St., Suite 201</li>
<li>Art Vortex Studio &amp; Gallery, 101 W. Monroe St., Suite 210</li>
<li>Beluga Press Art Gallery, 313 N Main St. Side B.</li>
<li>Children’s Discovery Museum, 101 E Beaufort St., Normal</li>
<li>Dave Fulghum Photographer, 415 N. Main St. Ste. 1</li>
<li>Herb Eaton Studio and Gallery, 411 N. Center St.</li>
<li>Illinois Art Station, 101 E. Vernon Ave., Normal</li>
<li>Inside Out: Accessible Art, 200 W. Monroe St.</li>
<li>Joann Goetzinger Studio and Gallery, 313 N. Main St.</li>
<li>Main Gallery 404, 404 N. Main St.</li>
<li>Mandy Roeing Fine Art Studio &amp; Gallery, 105-A W. Monroe St.</li>
<li>McLean County Arts Center, 601 N. East St.</li>
<li>McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St.</li>
<li>The Hangar Art Company, 105 W. Jefferson St.</li>
<li>The House on Garling, 1905 Garling Dr.</li>
<li>The Painted Wraith Curiosity Shoppe, 106 W Monroe St.</li>
<li>Three Square Art Studio, 104 W. Monroe St.</li>
<li>Threshold To Hope, 200 W. Monroe St.</li>
<li>University Galleries of Illinois State University, 11 Uptown Circle #103, Normal</li>
</ul>
There’ll also be a ‘Closing Reception,’ which all are welcome, happening at The Hangar Art Co. from 2p to 4p.

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